Kim Walker SJ

[Fsgeek]

Originally Posted by dbintegrity

I remember back in the mid 90's, Kim was at the 5 towns guitar show, he had a 14 fret 0-28 braz / Adi and he was asking 8000.00. I thought to myself, this guy is crazy, who does he think he is asking 8K for one of his guitars? Well my friend bought his one and only " Black Tie" Arch top and I walked away empty handed.... Im such an idiot...lol

I thought he charged a lot less back in those days lol...

I did get the opportunity to buy some used Walkers several years back, I wish I did

[Fsgeek]

Originally Posted by jt1

A gorgeous guitar! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Kim Walker is my favorite guitar builder.

Thanks John, I really like your maple jumbo, easily one of the classiest instruments

[FormerFoodie]

Big time congrats on the Kim Walker.

The best guitar I've ever had a chance to play was a Kim Walker. He's at the very top of my list of dream guitars.

I'm always a sucker for a little sapwood too. I bet that thing is sublime.

Thanks for sharing!

[CKme]

Almost bought that very guitar in 2007-2008 when it was in LC.
Been looking at it for sale in Japan for years. Guess you beat me to it!!!

I'm lucky to own 2 of Kim's OMs. A maple and a braz twin guitar.
The braz was fantastic from the start but the maple guitar took some tweaking of the truss rod before it showed its true capability.
Never heard such a dramatic transformation from a set up!

Kim is a wizard and I congratulate you for owning that gorgeous guitar.

BTW love you playing!!

Ray

[billgennaro]

Originally Posted by Fsgeek

Thanks, Im sure you will get your chance... If I live close to LC, im sure I wouldve bought one or two a long time ago... I had the chance to get an SJ w cocobolo backa few years back, but Mike Joyce directed me to a Traugott instead...

In my first few visits to LC I played a few Traugotts, Walkers and Somogyis. I ended up with a Traugott R over the Walkers mainly because both Walkers were 00 size. Had Mike had an OM or SJ Walker I may very well have gone in that direction. Since then I've played a few of Kim's OM's and, good lord, they were incredible. I'd love to try an SJ.

[jt1]

Originally Posted by Fsgeek

Thanks John, I really like your maple jumbo, easily one of the classiest instruments

Thanks!

BTW, I played your guitar back when it was still in Kim's shop. What a great instrument!

[CKme]

John,
Your maple SJ is a truly stunning instrument.
Maybe one day I'll get to join you guys at one of your gatherings!

Ray

[CKme]

Oh yeah......and thanks for the inlay design!!!

[jt1]

Originally Posted by CKme

Oh yeah......and thanks for the inlay design!!!

You're most welcome! Alas, the credit goes to Kim. I simply drew an "S" and Kim turned the design into art:



Do join the Walkerheads at our next gathering. PM me when you get a chance.

[JoeCharter]

Originally Posted by Fsgeek

I just couldnt let the oppurtunity of owning a Kim Walker pass... So I went to Osaka to test the guitar.

You're so weak...

Congratulations on another beauty.

[Fsgeek]

Originally Posted by JoeCharter

You're so weak...

Congratulations on another beauty.

I know Mao, and thanks

[MBE]

A stunning example by one of the best in the business. Congrats!